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    Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    live4today replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    Wonder what Tom Cruise would think about Sybil? I'm watching the movie Sybil right now. It's on the Oxygen channel. It's a crime what was done to that poor girl. I wonder how Tom Cruise would...
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    Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    live4today replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's truly amazing how long this thread has lasted considering all the "hate Britney" fans on this forum...not to mention all the lurkers who would fall into the same category. This is sad. No one...
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    RNS with depression - r u out there?

    live4today replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    i agree based on my own experience with depression, etc. i was pretty much having the blahs, not wanting to eat, just tired all the time, sleeping or lazing around, didn't want to hear the phone ring...
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    Male Nursing Student wanting to Work OB

    live4today replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, in the military, we have male nurses in OB/GYN. My daughter had one when she had her first child (she was active duty at the time). He was a great one, too! He wasn't her L&D nurse, but a...
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    Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    live4today replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    :rotfl: I was just thinking the same thing Tink! :rotfl: You go! Post away! :rotfl: Heck, I get carried away myself at times...okay more times than not. :uhoh21: Feels good doesn't it Tink?
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    Failing to Document

    live4today replied to MissMaryRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: missymaryrn...welcome aboard allnurses!!! :) congrats on your success as a new nurse, too! you've already been given some great advice, so i won't repeat what has already been said. i'll...
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    DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    live4today replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll shoot you a "PM".
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    DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    live4today replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    During Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the hospital I was on contract with as a travel nurse provided food for the staff and the patients and I don't recall having to pay for it. Of course, the food was all...
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    DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    live4today replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, in the summer of 1989 while on a travel nurse assignment in Charleston, SC "Hurricane Hugo" hit the area HARD! The nursing staff was forewarned that once the hurricane approached land, the...
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    13lb 12oz newborn!! "The big Enchilada"

    live4today replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in the hospital with my second child, a lady gave birth to a 14 pounder that looked every bit 3 months old. I'd walk to the nursery to get my own 8 pounder and would see that 14 pounder...
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    Appreciation for Nurses

    live4today replied to LionsDen5's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts and gratitude for nurses, especially the ones who worked so closely with your healing process. Glad you are better and living a more healthy...
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    For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

    You are most welcome! :) Always in support of our armed forces. You guys and gals rock big time! :cheers: :w00t: If only I were six years younger, I'd join in a
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    3rd time isn't a charm :(

    live4today replied to Mommy2Maddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good point steph! Some people just aren't test takers. It doesn't mean that they aren't smart or not getting the material. Even those who test well may struggle in the clinical setting where it's...
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    3rd time isn't a charm :(

    live4today replied to Mommy2Maddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :) Don't allow your embarrassment to keep you from seeking their expert advice. I'm sure you aren't the first grad from their college that had to repeat boards. Besides, they already know who passed...
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    Master Cleanse?

    live4today replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in General Nursing

    AAAAH HAAA!!! So that's why there are soooooo many elderly people today obsessed with having a "daily do".
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    Master Cleanse?

    live4today replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in General Nursing

    If it isn't something that I can eat on a regular basis, I wouldn't touch the stuff. Diets are not the way to better health. Eat more veggies and fruits -- especially apples -- and drink plenty of...
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    3rd time isn't a charm :(

    live4today replied to Mommy2Maddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Brandi :) Sorry you didn't pass boards again, but don't give up. :icon_hug: Perhaps you should go back to one of your favorite instructors at the school you graduated from for some advice as to...
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    First time teaching MedSurg Nsg

    live4today replied to NsgTeacher's topic in General Students

    Interactive plays a very important part in educating students. Lectures are a given, but the more an instructor makes the material come to life is also a sign of a great instructor.
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    Bomb Attack On London

    live4today replied to Silverdragon102's topic in United Kingdom

    Prayers said for all of London today and over the coming days as bodies are recovered, and the clean up of your city begins. What a terrible tragedy to endure. Brings back memories of 911 all over...
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    Differnce in test for diploma RN vs BSN RN

    live4today replied to Nurse Tammy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tammy, once you take the NCLEX that is it! It isn't your type of education that gives you the privilege of sitting for state boards, it is the fact that you graduated from an accredited nursing...
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    I need personal advice

    live4today replied to vlada'smom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you vlada'smom! That's what we like to hear. You taking charge of your own destiny and not allowing yourself to be bullied along the way. If you sense your spouse becoming more angry, or...
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    Age Discrimination

    live4today replied to Lambert5883's topic in Government, Military

    Well then "future Captain Lambert"....go, go, go!!! I wish you well. Just do what is in your heart and determination to do instead of settling for something you won't be satisfied about when it is...
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    Anyone doing disease management with Optum/UnitedHealth Group?

    live4today replied to SWRN84's topic in Case Management

    Gee, thats really nice to hear! I guess I should keep researching that company then. Never know what job may come open that I can do. Thanks for the info.
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    Question about career change...

    live4today replied to MaleRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    My youngest daughter recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology. Before she graduated, she met with many academic counselors specifically to ask them if she wanted to become a...
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    Episiotomy

    live4today replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having had my babies in the 1970's, I can attest for the fact that docs routinely did episiotomies on the moms whether they needed them or not, just like they rushed too quickly to perform C-sections...